Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' to release soon? Madras HC permits makers to withdraw plea against CBFC

The Madras High Court on Tuesday permitted producers of Vijay's Jana Nayagan, KVN Productions to withdraw their plea challenging the Central Board of Film Certification, reports LiveLaw.

This comes after the producers on Monday decided to send the movie to the Revising Committee of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for its perusal.

On January 9, a single judge bench of the Madras High Court had directed the CBFC to certify the film, but the Board challenged the verdict before a division bench, which granted a stay.

This was followed by KVN Productions approaching the Supreme Court, which refused to interfere and asked them to go back to the High Court.

The High Court quashed the single judge order and asked the production house to go back to the judge if they wish so for a fresh hearing.

The production house had said it applied for a CBFC certificate on December 18 and made 27 cuts and modifications recommended by the examining committee. However, the certificate was withheld due to a complaint by a single member of the examining committee which reviewed the movie.

The movie's delayed release stirred a major political controversy with several opposition leaders, including the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, blaming the BJP government.